Manager, Ndis and Disability Policy

17 hours ago

Melbourne, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

**Salary**: $127,467 - $170,579

Occupation: Policy

Reference: VG/DFFH/CFCD/375842

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

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**THE ROLE**

The Manager will lead a small team responsible for development of policy positions and providing high level policy advice for Ministers and senior executives regarding a wide range of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and other disability service-related matters, including the interface with mainstream service systems, the Disability Services Act, NDIS legislation and rules, and policy and system improvements.

The team will also support bilateral NDIS governance processes including providing secretariat support to the Victorian Executive Steering Committee (ESC) and Victorian NDIS Community Advisory Council (VCAC). The role includes working with a range of stakeholders, including other Victorian government departments, the Commonwealth Government and other jurisdictions, to support Victoria's responsibilities for joint governance of the NDIS.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Provide high quality strategic policy advice and briefings to the Departmental Executive, Government and other key stakeholders, both within, and external to, government, on matters related to the disability portfolio.
- Forge strong connections across the department and with external stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach.
- Maintain a close understanding of Commonwealth and state legislation and rules relevant to the NDIS and disability policy.
- **Please open the position description to read more.**

**VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS POLICY**

The department may require its employees to be fully vaccinated against preventable diseases such as the current coronavirus (COVID-19). The department's **COVID-19 Vaccination requirements policy**(Word) outlines the requirements for existing employees, other workplace participants and prospective employees. Please read in full prior to applying.

**HOW TO APPLY**

Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

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